Lucky Nugget Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lucky Nugget Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 7.1% in MO) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 700 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | MO30537 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ALAN COOPER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lucky Nugget Lake Dam?
Lucky Nugget Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lucky Nugget Lake Dam?
Lucky Nugget Lake Dam is owned by ALAN COOPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lucky Nugget Lake Dam built?
Lucky Nugget Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lucky Nugget Lake Dam?
Lucky Nugget Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lucky Nugget Lake Dam?
Lucky Nugget Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.